Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle #Book 11
Ballantine Books • Tarzan Series (Ballantine Paperbacks)
Writer
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Interior Artist
N/A (Text Novel)
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
July 1964 (Estimated based on series run)
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Authorized Edition
Printing
First Ballantine Printing
Comic Description
This is the 11th book in the original Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It follows the adventures of Tarzan as he encounters the hidden Valley of Sepulcher and the lost city of the Knights of the Order of St. John. Key characters include Tarzan and the medieval-styled knights.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 equivalent for collectibles)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on all four corners; heavy tanning/discoloration on the cover margins; spine wear and slight chipping; light vertical creasing on the right side of the cover; general edge wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC/CBCS): Not typically graded, but specimen in this condition would be $15.00 - $25.00.
Recent Sales
Comparable Ballantine Tarzan paperbacks in similar used condition consistently sell for $2.00 to $10.00 on eBay and secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common mass-market paperback.
Notable Features
Features cover art by legendary comic artist Neal Adams. This is the 'Authorized Edition' mass market paperback issued during the 1960s Burroughs revival.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1960s Ballantine paperback. The 95-cent price point and 'BB' logo are consistent with the era's production standards and paper stock tanning.